Jennifer Geddes loves being an electrical technician. In this short video she explains how she got into the field and what she loves about working as an electrical technician.
Don’t have time to watch? No worries, we’ve summed up some of her main points
Here are some of Jennifer’s favorite parts about working as an electrical technician:
- She enjoys working perched high above the ground on a lift.
- She loves that she gets to work on all kinds of tasks in a variety of environments. There is never a dull day on the job for an electrical technician like Jen!
- She enjoys the family feel of working as an electrical technician and knowing that everyone has her back. She says that traditionally they would refer to it as a “brotherhood” but the reality is now there are actually a lot of women like her in the profession!
How did she get into the electrical technician trade?
- She began working as an electrical technician when she was a university student with a lot of debt. She saw some of her friends working as welders and in other trades who were making a good deal of money. She thought to herself, Why can’t I do that? And the answer was she could, and she did! Now she gets to go to a job everyday that she truly loves and that earns her a great living.
What kinds of electrical technician work does Jen mention?
- Residential
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Service
- Renovation
What two skills does Jen say are fundamental to electrical technician work?
- Math
- Science
What does Jennifer mention she has gained as a result of her career as an electrical technician?
- Self confidence!
If you are inspired by Jennifer’s passion for her career as an electrical technician and you want to enter a trade where you too can feel excited about going to work when you get out of bed in the morning, consider becoming an electrical technician!
At Lamson Institute here in San Antonio we have an accredited electrical technician program that can be completed in as little as 9 months. That’s right–in under a year you can join the workforce as a certified electrical technician technician! Call our admission department to find out more about our upcoming electrical technician program and be on your way to a brighter future today!